David Warner’s return to the crease was over in a matter of minutes but it mattered little as his star-studded Winnipeg side enjoyed a 46-run win against the Montreal Tigers at Maple Leaf Cricket Club, north of Toronto On Friday.
Making his return to cricket at the fledgling league in Toronto, while serving a 12-month international and Australian domestic first-class ban for ball tampering in South Africa, Warner was dismissed for one, after facing just two balls.
“Get more than one run,” Warner joked when asked how to live up to his billing.
“Good to be back out in the field with a smile on my face. These tournaments are exciting, just like the IPL or the Big Bash League.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity.”
Warner opened his account with a single when he nudged one to the leg side from a delivery by fellow Australian Peter Siddle but he was dismissed on the first ball of the second over by Lasith Malinga. Warner’s countryman Ben McDermott led the way for Winnepeg with 68 runs, while Darren Bravo was also impressive with 54.
